Thanks for the quick reply. Off to Dan Martin I go.
Many of the shop listings are for Montgomery County and Northern Virginia, but if you're in Prince George's County there's 2 shops I highly recommend. You don't have to drive to Egypt to get excellent service for our BMWs!!!
1) Beamer Auto
6312 Aaron Lane
Clinton, MD 20735
240-257-2775
https://www.beamerauto.com/
2) Randy's C.A.R.S.
7523 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd.
Clinton, MD 20735
301.877.1250
http://www.randyscars.net
Hello fellow BMW enthusiasts!
My 2014 BMW 328 Sport Wagon needs a 50K mile service -- new battery, differential fluids, brakes, fuel injection service and so on. Naturally the car has 52K miles on it and is out of the maintenance plan. Dealer wants me to pay $1,500. I'd like to shop around. While it would be fun to get it performance tuned, the truth is it's my wife's daily driver and she does not take it to the track, especially with two little kids in the back. What recommendations does the hive mind have for service in the Alexandria/Springfield area?
Thanks in advance...
Martin's Motorsport in Alexandria
Paul Seto - NCC Board Member & Social Chairman
2011 Mineral White M3 Coupe ZCP
2000 Titanium Silver M Roadster
2011 Space Gray 328ix Sedan
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Quick update for those of you following from home:
I used German Auto Group of Alexandria (600 S. Pickett St.) . Here's the breakdown:
Coolant, Differential, Transfer case flush and fuel injection service: $898.60
Replace rear brake pads and rotors. $638
Replace battery: $423
Total cost: $1,999
Dealer quote for the work was comparable. Am I wrong for feeling like I paid too much?
John in VA
NCC concours program
'74 2002tii
'85 535i
'86 535i
'03 530i
'06 330ci ZHP
'15 228i M Sport
What happened to Autoy & Autowerke in Rockville? Looks like they are now called "Autobahn Car Service". . . ? I used them a few times in the late '90s and liked the fact that one of the guys was a track rat.
Alex AprilFormer Ombudsman (BMW CCA National)Former TRSSS Instructor, Membership Chair, & Social Events Chair (BMW CCA - St. Louis Chapter)
1989 e30 Metric Mechanic 2.9LT10 Putnam
Paul Seto - NCC Board Member & Social Chairman
2011 Mineral White M3 Coupe ZCP
2000 Titanium Silver M Roadster
2011 Space Gray 328ix Sedan
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Greetings,
In my continuing quest to find a reasonably priced BMW maintenance and repair shop, I tried J&F Motors on Four Mile Run in Arlington. I had been there quite some time ago and was satisfied with their work and thought I'd try again. Anyway, it's close to where I work.
My "replace brake fluid" light was on and I thought I might also need brakes on my 2012 Z4. Scheduling was pretty easy. They replaced the brake fluid, evaluated the brakes and said I had plenty of wear left remaining. Brake Fluid Flush, fluid, and "32 point inspection" cost me $175.87. Overall my impression is they're competent, professional and a well-run shop. I'll go back!
Thanks for taking the time to document your experience! I first used J&F in 1980. Times, ownership, personnel & attitudes change - glad you had a good visit.
John in VA
NCC concours program
'74 2002tii
'85 535i
'86 535i
'03 530i
'06 330ci ZHP
'15 228i M Sport
Any suggestions for Frederick, MD area?
Chip
335i
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